Career transition services
Career transition services for employees and employers
Practical support for employees moving through redundancy, restructuring, redeployment or career change, with clear guidance for employers who want to handle transition well.
A better route through change
Career transition support helps people move forward without being left alone
Career transition services are often used when an employee is leaving after redundancy, restructuring or a negotiated exit. The support gives people a clearer route into the job market, while helping employers protect morale and reputation.
This page focuses on employer-led career transition support. If you are personally affected by redundancy, start with our individual outplacement services.
When employers use it
- 1RedundancySupport people leaving the business with practical help.
- 2RestructuringReduce uncertainty and protect the remaining team.
- 3RedeploymentHelp people assess whether an internal or external move is best.
What it includes
What are career transition services?
Career transition services help employees understand their next step, rebuild their professional positioning and move into the job market with more confidence. The support can include CV writing, LinkedIn improvement, job-search strategy, recruiter targeting, interview preparation and one-to-one career consultancy.
For employers, the goal is not only to help the person leaving. It is also to show care, reduce disruption and reassure the people who remain. That is why career transition support often sits inside a wider outplacement services package.
Good support should help with
- Understanding the employee's situation and priorities.
- Improving CV, LinkedIn and professional messaging.
- Targeting recruiters, employers and suitable roles.
- Preparing for interviews and career conversations.
- Maintaining confidence during a difficult transition.
Choose the right route
Career transition services sit inside the wider outplacement cluster
Compare outplacement routes for employees, groups and bespoke redundancy situations.
Outplacement servicesUnderstand the steps from first consultation to CV, LinkedIn and job-search support.
How it worksFor a broader guide to outplacement assistance during career change.
Transition assistanceCompare support levels, seniority and what affects outplacement cost.
Outplacement costsEmployer process
A practical framework for supporting employees through change
Clarify
Understand the number of people affected, role levels and urgency.
Match
Choose individual, executive, group or bespoke support.
Support
Help employees with CV, LinkedIn, applications and interviews.
Reassure
Show the remaining team that the transition is being handled responsibly.
Employees and senior leaders
Different transitions need different levels of support
Some employees need focused CV, LinkedIn and job-search help. Senior managers and directors may need deeper positioning, networking and head-hunter strategy. If the person is senior-level, see our executive outplacement services.
For UK-wide support and a broader explanation of outplacement terminology, see our outplacement services UK guide.
"I never thought it could make so much difference. The first job I applied for I got!"
Nikki, Career Consultants testimonial
FAQs
Questions about career transition services
What is career transition support?
Career transition support helps someone move from one role, employer or career phase into the next. In redundancy situations, it often overlaps with outplacement support.
Is career transition the same as outplacement?
They are closely related. Outplacement usually refers to structured support after redundancy or exit, while career transition can also include wider support with career direction, redeployment or career change.
Can employers pay for career transition support?
Yes. Many employers fund career transition or outplacement services to support employees leaving the business and protect morale during change.
How much does support cost?
Cost depends on the level of support, seniority and number of people involved. See our outplacement cost guide.
Contact us
Ask about career transition support for employees
Tell us whether you are arranging support for one person, a group, or a senior employee. Include role level, timing and the type of transition involved.
